Finding the Third Proportional to 331,347 and 737,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,347 and 737,592 is: 1,641,910.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,347 : 737,592 = 737,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,347/737,592 = 737,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,347x = 737,592 × 737,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,347x = 544,041,958,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,041,958,464/331,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,641,910.02
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